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Overview
Work History
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Certification
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Tahj Martez

Houston,TX

Summary

Dynamic server with a strong work ethic and exceptional multitasking abilities, honed at Brookdale Senior Living Solutions. Known for enhancing guest experiences through attentive service and effective communication. Proficient in safe food handling and inventory management, ensuring a clean and organized dining environment while maintaining high standards of sanitation.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Server

Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
09.2024 - Current
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to maintain positive reputation.
  • Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
  • Utilized communication practices with kitchen staff to deliver customer meals in timely manner.
  • Contributed to inventory management by monitoring stock levels.
  • Kept up with fast-paced environments, ensuring timely delivery of orders during peak hours.
  • Improved dining experience by providing prompt, attentive service to guests.

Server

Drunken Lobster
06.2022 - 08.2023
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
  • Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
  • Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.

Personal Assistant

LAVIE
01.2021 - 04.2022
  • Conducted inventory and ordered supplies.
  • Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
  • Responsible for set up and breakdown at vendor shows.


Education

High School Diploma -

Westside Highschool
Houston, TX
05-2024

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institue Lenotre
Houston, TX
12-2026

Skills

  • Strong work ethic
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Safe food handling
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Food handling
  • Food preparation
  • Inventory stocking
  • Food storage
  • Sanitation practices
  • Flexible schedule
  • Knife skills
  • Chopping vegetables
  • Cross-contamination prevention
  • Cutting techniques
  • Equipment sanitation
  • Menu memorization
  • Heavy lifting
  • Temperature monitoring
  • Plating and presentation
  • Food processing
  • Seasoning techniques
  • Culinary creativity

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 30 staff members.
  • Financial - Managed vendor accounts to ensure best possible product pricing.
  • Customer Service - Developed long-term relationships with customers which increased repeat business. Maintained a positive dining experience for all restaurant patrons.
  • Suggested actionable improvements to streamline training procedures.
  • Prepared an average of 50 menu items per shift.

Certification

TABC

Food Mangers

Foodhandlrs

Timeline

Server

Brookdale Senior Living Solutions
09.2024 - Current

Server

Drunken Lobster
06.2022 - 08.2023

Personal Assistant

LAVIE
01.2021 - 04.2022

High School Diploma -

Westside Highschool

Associate of Applied Science - Culinary Arts

Culinary Institue Lenotre

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